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Thursday, April 18, 2013

I am weak . . . I finally gave in . . .

No, I didn't break my diet (what diet?) and gobble up a pan of brownies. . . (mmmm, brownies) like Jessie in my favorite 1979 after school special with Rex Smith "Sooner or Later"

No, I added YARN to my list of crafty obsessions, picked up a crochet hook, asked my mom to teach me, and started a NEW HOBBY. I sorta made a pact with myself to not do this . . . but, in my defense, IT WAS ALL PINTEREST's FAULT. I mean, I wanted a hobby that I could easily do in the car, while watching t.v., that sort of thing, and it's hard to sew on a machine while passenger in a car, and hand sewing is not my thing. I have promised to limit myself to one basket of yarn at a time. NO building up a stash. Use what's in the basket before moving on. (STOP LAUGHING). . .

Actually, just go check out my pinterest - I have already a list of projects I want to make. Today, I am going to work on these adorable cup holders, to build my skills. If you know me, you will probably get one in your Christmas stocking this year, so act surprised. I will be working on this, you know, when I am sitting on the couch, or passengering or when I am supposed to be working . . .

The craftalanche continues.

Oh, and here is the April placemat / table runner I designed for Gathering Stitches, also I will be teaching some classes in May-July timeframe, so keep checking the Gathering Stitches website, and also click on the link and check out the block of the month. It is stunning. Go. Go now, check it out. Time is running out to join, you will want to do this one, I promise.

[something is not working with blogger today or maybe it's my computer, but I cannot upload pictures. will try later]

2 comments:

You're the greatest. I am also willing to share my yarn stash with you. I haven't ever shown you that have I? Thanks for including Gathering Stitches in your blog! I have had requests for Totally Tubular again!

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